FranceListe CR, n° 40 · Liste naturalisation, n° 94 · Principles and values of the Republic
What does Article 1 of the French Constitution say?
In the exam (French)
Que dit l'article 1er de la Constitution française ?
- a“France is a federal, secular and democratic Republic”« La France est une République fédérale, laïque et démocratique »
- b“France is an indivisible, secular, democratic and social Republic”« La France est une République indivisible, laïque, démocratique et sociale »Correct answer
- c“France is a constitutional, democratic and social monarchy”« La France est une monarchie constitutionnelle, démocratique et sociale »
- d“France is a united, free, just and caring Republic”« La France est une République unie, libre, juste et solidaire »
Why?
Article 1 of the Constitution of 1958 begins: “France is an indivisible, secular (laïque), democratic and social Republic.” It adds that France guarantees the equality of all before the law. France is neither a monarchy nor a federal State.
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Amina works at the reception desk of the town hall. She would like to wear a religious headscarf while she is working. Is this allowed?Correct answer:No, a public official must remain neutral while working.
Amina travaille à l'accueil de la mairie. Elle voudrait porter un foulard religieux pendant son travail. Est-ce autorisé ? — Non, un agent public doit rester neutre pendant son travail.
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Karim works at the town hall counter. A woman wearing a headscarf comes to ask for a form. Another member of the public tells Karim not to serve her. What should Karim do?Correct answer:Serve her normally: a member of the public can wear a religious symbol.
Karim travaille au guichet de la mairie. Une femme qui porte un foulard vient demander un formulaire. Un autre usager dit à Karim de ne pas la servir. Que doit faire Karim ? — La servir normalement : un usager peut porter un signe religieux.
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Sara is 14 and goes to a state collège. She wants to wear a large, very visible cross on her clothes. Is this allowed?Correct answer:No, conspicuous religious symbols are forbidden for pupils.
Sara a 14 ans et va dans un collège public. Elle veut porter une grande croix bien visible sur ses vêtements. Est-ce autorisé ? — Non, les signes religieux ostensibles sont interdits aux élèves.
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Leïla studies at a public university. She wears a headscarf during lectures. Another student tells her it is forbidden. Is he right?Correct answer:No, at university, students can wear a religious symbol.
Leïla étudie dans une université publique. Elle porte un foulard pendant les cours. Un autre étudiant lui dit que c'est interdit. A-t-il raison ? — Non, à l'université, les étudiants peuvent porter un signe religieux.
Source
Knowledge questions: Ministry of the Interior (DIAN), official lists of knowledge questions CSP and CR, formation-civique.interieur.gouv.fr, Licence Ouverte 2.0, read on 21 October 2026; the official list for naturalisation, immigration.interieur.gouv.fr (DGEF), Licence Ouverte 2.0, read on 25 October 2026. The answer options, the explanations, the situations and the English translation are ours, written with AI; in the exam the questions are in French. This is not a ministry service.
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